Admissions & Student Records Specialist

McNeese; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, invites applications for the position of Student Records Specialist. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position with an October 1, 2026 start date.

The role supports the Office of Admissions by processing applications, evaluating admissibility, maintaining student records in Banner/CRM, and assisting prospective students. A Bachelor's degree and strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from a regionally accredited institution.
• Proactive with initiative and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for all graduate and international students.
• Determine admissibility of applicants per state and university policies.
• Compute GPAs, assess residency, classification, eligibility, and English proficiency.
• Enter data into SIS/CRM and generate reports on applicants.
• Maintain knowledge of Banner, Recruit, BDM, Argos, and other university systems.
• Process mail and transcripts, load test scores, and index documents.
• Assist prospective students in person, by phone, text, and email.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support admissions and advising.
• All duties reflect well on the University and its image.
• Complete other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Tools

Banner

Recruit CRM

BDM scanning system

Job description

McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, invites applications for the position of Student Records Specialist. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position with an October 1, 2026 start date.

The role supports the Office of Admissions by processing applications, evaluating admissibility, maintaining student records in Banner/CRM, and assisting prospective students. A Bachelor's degree and strong organizational and communication skills are required.